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Life is chaotic for many people, and for Fotedar, it's no different. However, through the chaos, she has thrived. The author opens with her story of how, during COVID-19 and as the world shut down, she had time to pause and reflect on her life. Through the narrative, readers learn not only about Fotedar's personal life abroad but also how to silence the inner critic and meditate. The book combines two genres—self-help and memoir. The story itself is fascinating. It's interesting to see Fotedar's journey with Peruvian shamans and plant medicine. One thing she makes refreshingly clear is that plant medicine has its drawbacks and is not a cure-all.
While some self-help books tend to say that if you do this, your life will be perfect, this one does not. Throughout the book, Fotedar is open about her struggles with grief, trauma, and doubt, something many people can relate to. But she is not selling snake oil to her readers. Rather, her points are extremely valid, especially the section on "Core Wounds" and people who grew up too fast. Fotedar's writing is understandable and beautiful. This is an emotional book that will get readers thinking about their own lives and make them look inside themselves. Fotedar is personable in her writing, and many readers will see their own story here, too.
It can't be stressed enough that this is not a textbook on how to mediate or be grounded in the world, but a journey of self-discovery. This is also a book of tips for getting through hard feelings. One section on surrendering to music while saying affirmations is quite thought-provoking. Overall, those who are looking to heal from their past will find this a perfect read.
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